801 Area Code
Covers Salt Lake City and nearby communities in Utah.
(801) 555-0142Area code 801 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 801, centered on Salt Lake City, Utah
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 801 coverage map — centered on Salt Lake City. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 801 is a telephone area code in Utah, anchored on Salt Lake City. It reaches roughly 1.0 million people across places such as Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan and more. The region observes Mountain time, so a number like (801) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Salt Lake, Utah, Davis and nearby counties. It shares its territory with the overlay code 385, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 801 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Salt Lake City, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 801 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 801 spam calls.
Cities covered by 801
Cities & neighborhoods
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- Provo
- West Jordan
- Orem
- Layton
- Taylorsville
- South Jordan
- Murray
- Draper
- Riverton
- Roy
- Spanish Fork
- American Fork
- Clearfield
- Cottonwood Heights
- East Millcreek
- Kaysville
- Kearns
- Magna
- Midvale
- Millcreek
- Pleasant Grove
- Sandy City
- South Ogden
- South Salt Lake
- Springville
- West Bountiful
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 801’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Is a call from 801 a scam?
Because 801 covers a dense metro around Salt Lake City, it's a common source of both real business calls and spam. Legitimate 801 calls come from local businesses, offices and neighbors; scam calls in this region tend to imitate delivery services, banks and utilities. Remember that caller ID is trivially spoofed — a scammer anywhere can make a 801 number appear on your screen — so the area code alone never proves a call is genuinely local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 801 number from abroad
Every 801 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 801 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 801 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 801 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 801 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 801 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 801 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 801: frequently asked questions
Where is the 801 area code located?
The 801 area code is located in Utah, centered on Salt Lake City. It covers Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber and nearby communities including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, Orem, Layton.
What time zone is 801 in?
Area code 801 is in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7 (MST) / UTC-6 (MDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Salt Lake City on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 801?
Cities and areas that use 801 include Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, Orem, Layton. Its primary city is Salt Lake City, UT.
Do I need to dial 1 before 801?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 801 plus the seven-digit number. The 801 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 801 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 801 is a normal geographic area code for Salt Lake City, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 801 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 801?
Area code 801 is overlaid by 385, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.